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Michael Ashley

Rock Hill,SC

Summary

Culinary professional with over 12 years of hands-on experience in fast-paced kitchens, upscale dining, catering, and team supervision. Proven leader with a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, and a calm, solution-focused approach under pressure. Adept at building and leading high-performing kitchen teams, maintaining top-tier food quality, and streamlining kitchen operations. Passionate about mentorship, consistency, and driving team success through clear communication and a results-driven mindset.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Prep Cook & Event Staff

Something Classic Catering
04.2025 - Current
  • - Prepare ingredients, components, and setups for large-scale catering events and corporate functions.
  • - Assist with loading, transport, and staging of food and service equipment for off-site events.
  • - Serve as event staff for on-site and off-site catering, ensuring smooth guest experience and service flow.
  • - Maintain high standards for presentation, food safety, and timing during service execution.

Lawn Care Specialist

TruGreen Lawn Care
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • - Provided professional lawn care services to residential clients across designated routes.
  • - Educated clients on turf health and service schedules while maintaining high satisfaction.
  • - Safely operated lawn equipment and documented service activity accurately.
  • - Strengthened time management and route efficiency in an independent service role.

Sous Chef / Opening Team Member

Flipside Café
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • - Played a key role in opening the restaurant, establishing kitchen systems and workflow.
  • - Assisted in menu development and brought creative input to seasonal offerings.
  • - Led prep and coordinated execution of catering orders for corporate and private events.
  • - Managed day-to-day kitchen operations, including inventory, scheduling, and staff supervision.
  • - Trained new kitchen staff and ensured adherence to food safety standards.

Executive Sous Chef

Drift on Lake Wylie
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • - Managed daily kitchen operations in an upscale, high-volume waterfront restaurant.
  • - Trained kitchen team, maintained prep standards, and supported menu execution.
  • - Assisted with purchasing, vendor relationships, and inventory control.
  • - Maintained top-tier health inspection scores and food quality across all services.

Sous Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
10.2016 - 04.2022
  • - Oversaw kitchen line operations in a high-volume wood-fired grill restaurant.
  • - Trained and managed kitchen staff, enforced prep systems, and supported inventory control.
  • - Ensured consistent food quality, portion control, and presentation across all stations.
  • - Collaborated with management to maintain staffing, scheduling, and kitchen performance goals.
  • - Maintained compliance with all food safety and health inspection standards.

Lead Line Cook / Kitchen Supervisor

Hickory Tavern
08.2013 - 10.2016
  • - Supervised the kitchen line, ensuring consistency and speed during high-traffic hours.
  • - Trained new cooks and supported shift transitions and communication.
  • - Maintained kitchen cleanliness and safety in compliance with health standards.
  • - Played a key role in improving prep line efficiency and service times.

Education

Diploma -

South Pointe High School
Rock Hill, SC
01.2010

Skills

  • Team management in culinary settings
  • - Kitchen & Catering Operations
  • - Certified Butcher
  • - Staff Training & Scheduling
  • - Menu Creativity & Execution
  • Support for restaurant openings
  • - Inventory & Vendor Management
  • - Workflow Optimization
  • - Customer Service & Client Interaction
  • - Off-site Event Coordination

Timeline

Prep Cook & Event Staff

Something Classic Catering
04.2025 - Current

Lawn Care Specialist

TruGreen Lawn Care
01.2025 - 04.2025

Sous Chef / Opening Team Member

Flipside Café
01.2023 - 01.2025

Executive Sous Chef

Drift on Lake Wylie
04.2022 - 01.2023

Sous Chef

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
10.2016 - 04.2022

Lead Line Cook / Kitchen Supervisor

Hickory Tavern
08.2013 - 10.2016

Diploma -

South Pointe High School

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